Naples Botanical Garden

ChromaFlora
2026-02-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
ChromaFlora dives deeper into the Garden’s theme, Naples Botanical Garden: A Living Canvas, through a celebration of color. In a garden space inspired by the painter’s palette, we’ll explore the botanical origin of pigments, the biological reason for colorful floral hues, and the use of color in landscape design. This exhibit will be on display January 24 – May 25, 2026.

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Plant Poetry: Open Mic
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for Plant Poetry with Natalie Guerra, an afternoon of lyrical expression inspired by the beauty of plants and the shared connection they foster. Hosted in Lu’s Courtyard adjacent to Fogg Café, this event celebrates creativity, community, and open dialogue. Together, poets and appreciators explore the poetry of nature—its beauty, form, and function—while cultivating a safe, welcoming space for all. Let your voice bloom and connect with fellow artists within the Garden’s verdant embrace.

Plant Poetry: Open Mic, 2 – 4pmMarch 15April 19May 10

This event is open to the public and is included with Garden admission; free for Members. All are welcome to listen; registration is not required to attend the event as a listener. Participants who register to read or recite in advance will receive complimentary Garden admission.

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Participant capacity is limited to 20; please register in advance.

Participants interested in reading or reciting should register prior to the the event using the registration link above.

Only one participant registration is allotted per order.

Participants who register after 12pm the day of the event will need to check in with Natalie Guerra upon arrival.

About Natalie Guerra

Natalie Guerra is a poet from Fort Myers, Florida, and a first-generation American born to Salvadoran parents. She views life through a lens of opportunity and optimism. Although passionate about writing, she studied biology at the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg and also spent time abroad studying French and Spanish. After working in emergency medicine and pharmacology, Guerra rediscovered her creative voice through poetry. She is the author of over 200 poems focused on G.R.O.W.T.H., an acronym she uses to describe grieving, resting, and writing to heal. Beyond her own work, Guerra actively supports the local literary community by hosting open mics, writer’s circles, and other events for poets and storytellers. She has built a network of over 100 writers across Southwest Florida and continues to create safe spaces for connection and self-expression through writing.

Dig Deeper
2026-02-15 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-14 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-13 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-12 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-11 11:00 - 13:30
Join Garden staff for a chat about a different topic every day. Learn about what we do and how we do it, and start seeing the Garden from a new perspective. Topics might include the plant origins of common spices, orchid care, and much more! No registration necessary.

Daily, 11 – 11:30am & 1 – 1:30pm. View daily schedule upon arrival for details.

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Daily Tours
2026-02-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 14:00
Enjoy a staff-led, themed daily tour included with Garden admission. Reserve your spot with a member of the Education team at the information station located on the Smith Entry Prow. Each tour is 30 minutes with up to 16 guests per tour. Tours begin at 10am, 12pm, & 2pm from the Smith Entry Prow.

Refer to the daily schedule posted at the Garden entrance to view the tour schedule for the day.

Themes:

Monday: Natural Areas

Tuesday: Orchids & Epiphytes

Wednesday: Pollinators & Plants

Thursday: Cacti & Succulents

Friday: Palms & Cycads

Saturday: Plant to Plate

Sunday: A Living Canvas

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W.O.N.D.E.R.
2026-02-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for our family-friendly W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden program! Together families will imagine, create, and explore the Garden with fun lessons and activities. All W.O.N.D.E.R. programs are included with Garden admission for kids and adults. The program takes place Friday – Monday, 10am – 12pm, on the Performance Lawn in Wonder Circle. No registration necessary.

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Blooming at Work
2026-02-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 09:00 - 17:00
On view January 17 – July 12, 2026, in Fogg Café

This juried exhibition features creativity cultivated by the team at Naples Botanical Garden.

The Garden is a Living Canvas—of plants and of people. Our team works together to conserve the plants and habitats of the tropics, cultivate beauty, offer knowledge, and inspire the protection of nature. Working in Conservation, Education, Finance, Horticulture, Natural Resources, and Operations, the exhibiting artists have collectively spent 83 years exploring the Garden’s landscapes, drawing on its endless inspiration to create the works you see today.

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Sensory-Friendly Saturdays: RSVP Required
2026-02-14 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for a FREE Sensory-Friendly Saturday for guests, families, and individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other sensory processing needs.

Experience the peacefulness and fun of the Garden with disturbances minimized. An air-conditioned take-a-break space will be provided, as well as hands-on activities for the whole family! Free admission applies between 4 – 6pm only.

Registration required; RSVP by completing this form.

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To coincide with the January 24th Sensory-Friendly Saturday, the Garden is proud to host the 2025 – 2026 Additional Needs Art Contest Reception & Awards from 4 – 6pm in partnership with Additional Needs, Inc. During the event, the winners of the “Celebration of Creation” contest will be announced. In addition to partnering with Additional Needs, Inc., the Garden is delighted to welcome the several local service organizations who will be participating in the event.

The mission of Additional Needs is to transform societal perspectives on disability and special needs, using the term “additional needs,” and to offer convenient access to valuable resources and tools. These resources aim to empower individuals with additional needs to achieve their maximum potential. Learn more about Additional Needs, Inc.

Cocktail Scavenger Hunt
2026-02-13 18:00 - 19:00
The craft cocktail world is wide and varied—thanks to plants! Challenge yourself with this Garden-wide scavenger hunt where you’ll use clues to find plant ingredients and answer trivia before being rewarded with a special cocktail. Learn all about your plant-inspired beverage from a Garden educator.

This workshop takes place during Friday After 5.

$40 Members / $50 Non-Members; includes Garden admission

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Every Garden admission ticket, workshop, or membership purchase helps to support Naples Botanical Garden’s conservation efforts.

Friday After 5
2026-02-13 17:00 - 20:00
Every Friday, February – April

It’s a party in the Garden! Bring your friends and family to explore the Garden after-hours, listen to live music, and more! The Berger Shop in the Garden and Fogg Café will be open, serving a full menu.

Please note: lawn chairs are not permitted on March 13 during the Naples Flower Show & Garden Market.

Live Music Lineup

March 6 – Sheena Brook

March 20 – Sarah Hadeka Band

March 27 – Stolen Fruit Band

April 3 – The Moots

April 10 – Gerald Augustin (Trio)

April 17 – Kelly & Mason Band

April 24 – Bower School of Music Series, “Rhythm & Blooms“

Sarah Hadeka Band

Garden Arts Market

March 6 & April 3, 1 – 8pm

On two select Fridays, the Garden’s Arts Market is filled with unique pieces created by artists from Naples ArtCrafters. Visitors can browse the market and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art, and then wrap up their afternoon of shopping with dinner at Fogg Café.

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Friday After 5 is included with Garden admission; free for Members.

Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support Naples Botanical Garden’s conservation efforts.

Sunset Wednesdays
2026-02-11 17:00 - 20:00
Bask in the beauty of a Naples sunset—the perfect way to celebrate midweek, as the Garden stays open late Wednesdays from winter to spring. Take a stroll overlooking the Preserve to see the best of the tropics and restored Florida landscape by dusk, and complete your experience with dinner and drink specials at Fogg Café.

Enjoy extended hours every* Wednesday from 5 – 8pm, February – April.

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Sunset Wednesdays is included with Garden admission; free for Members. Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support Naples Botanical Garden’s conservation efforts.

Special Event

April 15, 6 – 7:30pmSmith Labyrinth

Join Erica Nagel, Certified Sound Therapy Practitioner and Founder of 1111 Sound Healings, for ALI9: The Life Force Sound Meditation. A convergence of intentional movement and multidimensional resonance, this cellular regenerative experience is limited to 25 participants. Advance registration is required.

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Please Note: The Preserve will not be open during Sunset Wednesdays.

*Note: Sunset Wednesdays will not take place on March 25 as the Garden will be closed to the public while we host our annual fundraising gala, Hats in the Garden.

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Garden Circle Insider Experiences – By Invitation Only, RSVP Required
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:00
Bounty of Begonias: Tour & Activity

Join us on a guided walk through the Garden to explore our unique Begonia collection, learn how to care for and propagate these tropical plants, and take home a potted specimen for yourself!

February 11, 10am

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The Begonia collection was made possible by Christine Williamson, Inaugural Chair of the Collector’s Circle, and through the Garden’s partnership with Fort Worth Botanical Garden and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.

The Garden Circle Insider Experience series offers inspiring and engaging programs ONLY for active Members at the Waterlily and Plumeria levels of the Garden Circle. Interested in becoming a Garden Circle Insider? Contact us at development@naplesgarden.org.

Limit (1) 2026 Experience per Garden Circle membership.

Limit (2) persons per Garden Circle membership.

Availability limited to (16) total participants per Experience.
